Darrun Hilliard was clutch down the stretch and into OT for the Wildcats (10-4, 1-0) in their Big East opener. Hilliard’s three free throws tied the game late in regulation. He made the go-ahead free throws and followed with a layup to give Villanova a fast four-point lead in OT.

Hilliard finished with 14 points to help the Wildcats win their sixth straight game. Villanova outscored St. John’s 15-3 in overtime.